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  1. Calling out any exclusively NICU RNs who became CRNAs?

    jj224 replied to pinkdoves's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Where I work, we had a new SRNA on her first rotation that had only NICU experience - she did very poorly and got booted from her

  2. honest feedback on stats CRNA school

    jj224 replied to thebikingbean's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Look at programs with huge classes (30+). They're usually easier to get

  3. To all the nurses, CRNA vs. NP? which would you choose?

    jj224 replied to nursetobeat33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not going to answer all your questions, but will say this - I know many NPs that wish they were CRNAs, but don't know a single CRNA that wishes they were an NP

  4. Dismissed from CRNA School

    jj224 replied to HornedFrogSRNA2022's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There's someone that has been kicked out of CRNA school, went to medical school, and is now an anesthesia resident. What I'm getting at is - anything is possible. You may have to travel to another...

  5. University of MN CRNA 2019 interviews?

    jj224 replied to ash11_28's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When I interviewed and while I was in school, this is what the process was like 1) 20-30 min to sit with / meet current students. I found this to be nice when I interviewed so I volunteered to do this...

  6. Chicago RNs!!!

    jj224 replied to Telenurse1990's topic in Critical Care

    Serious question - what's wrong with

  7. CRNA Doctorate vs. Master degree

    jj224 replied to gracelord's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This has been asked and answered many times. Search and you'll find the answers you're looking

  8. Considering CRNA School

    jj224 replied to Kcordova's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Dude. You don't need 6mos to prep for the GRE. Its like highschool level

  9. Pre-CRNA course offered at BARRY

    jj224 replied to tachymurse123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Khan academy if you're REALLY dying to brush up on

  10. Pre-CRNA course offered at BARRY

    jj224 replied to tachymurse123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Save your

  11. I am in. Now what? Any advice before I start.

    jj224 replied to tachymurse123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Relax. Sleep. Enjoy time with family and friends. Travel. Save up some money. These are things that will be in short supply when you get into the thick of things. They'll teach you everything you...

  12. Blew a vein during clinical

    jj224 replied to KitKat2019's topic in General Students

    I try to avoid the terminology "blew the vein" or "the vein blew" in front of a patient. It makes it sound a lot worse than it is, and it certainly doesn't make the patient feel better about having a...

  13. All Input Appreciated

    jj224 replied to itswild's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not to be snarky, but read through the many other posts about this topic. While it won't contain specifics that are only relevant to your situation, you can piece together what is needed from reading...

  14. Do you use the title "Dr."?

    jj224 replied to DreameRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    But do you think you will be any more or less an expert in anesthesia because you have a doctorate? The MSN grads are the same as DNP grads at the end of the day - new grads. You won't be an expert at...

  15. Do you use the title "Dr."?

    jj224 replied to DreameRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sure - as long as you explain to the person that has NO idea what a nurse anesthetist is, what a nurse anesthetist is. I can't tell you how many times I'll tell a patient in pre-op that I'm a CRNA and...

  16. Do you use the title "Dr."?

    jj224 replied to DreameRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My opinion - the public perception of the title Dr. in a hospital / healthcare setting is that Dr = MD/DO/DDS. Think about how many people have no idea what a CRNA is. Saying I'm Dr. Doe, CRNA,...

  17. University of MN CRNA 2019 interviews?

    jj224 replied to ash11_28's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I graduated from that program, feel free to contact me with any

  18. Will getting my NP degree help with CRNA applications

    jj224 replied to bsr94's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Save your time & money. Whatever perceived shortcomings you have with your applications, make up for in critical care experience and if you feel you need to boost your GPA, do it with some sort of...

  19. Pre-CRNA GPA & Experience

    jj224 replied to Evan Gross's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    3.3 GPA BS bio & chem, 2 years in EMS, 4.0 GPA in nursing MS, 3 years MICU - CCRN, preceptor, unit committees, etc, clinical instructor at nursing school 1

  20. All Things CRNA

    jj224 replied to axcoleman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What are your mother's opinions of CRNAs and CRNAs practicing

  21. Reimbursement difference in the future for Masters vs Doctoral trained CRNAs?

    jj224 replied to jmelinte's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm part of a large networking group with many CRNAs. One posted a job listing either from gaswork or a hospitals site that listed doctorate preferred. In the grand scheme of things, it literally...

  22. Lung Transplants

    jj224 replied to Future1Intub8er1995's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No. There are plenty of surgeries, just comparatively not a lot of lung

  23. Lung Transplants

    jj224 replied to Future1Intub8er1995's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I did a few lung transplants during school. The surgeons don't really dictate whether or not students are able to participate on the anesthesia side of things, so it's not really prudent to use that...

  24. crna felony

    jj224 replied to opkl15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This background check is run by the FBI, I believe. They will see what you were charged and convicted with and it will be reported to your school. The fact that it was 20 years ago is good, but...

  25. Lost Pre-Med Student: CRNA or AA?

    jj224 replied to MementoMori's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Accelerated BSN, 2 years ICU, and your strong science background will make you a shoe-in.. Don't become an assistant. Also, you mentioned that physicians make a common salary. I'm not going to...